SR22 - FAQS ABOUT CALIFORNIA SR22 INSURANCE
Insurance is an important part of our lives. We have
listed some important auto insurance FAQS in a Question and Answer format
to help you answer some of the most common questions. Please feel free to
call us with any questions that you have
These questions and answers come from the:
INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE
- www.iii.org
Many more Questions and Answers are available at this
fine web site.
What is Auto Insurance
Auto insurance protects you against financial loss
if you have an accident. It is a contract between you and the insurance
company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to
pay your losses as defined in your policy.
Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical
coverage:
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Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of
your car.
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Liability coverage pays for your legal responsibility
to others for bodily injury or property damage.
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Medical coverage pays for the cost of treating
injuries, rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses.
An auto insurance policy is comprised of six different
kinds of coverage. Most states require you to buy some, but not all, of
these coverage's. If you're financing a car, your lender may also have requirements.
Most auto policies are for six months to a year. Your
insurance company should notify you by mail when it’s time to renew the
policy and to pay your premium.
What is Home Owners Insurance
Homeowners insurance provides financial protection
against disasters. A standard policy insures the home itself and the things
you keep in it.
Homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means
that it covers both damage to your property and your liability or legal
responsibility for any injuries and property damage you or members of your
family cause to other people. This includes damage caused by household pets.
Damage caused by most disasters is covered but there
are exceptions. The most significant are damage caused by floods, earthquakes
and poor maintenance. You must buy two separate policies for flood and earthquake
coverage. Maintenance-related problems are the homeowners' responsibility.
What kind of health insurances are there?
There are essentially two kinds of heath insurance
-- Fee-for-Service and Managed Care. Although these plans differ, they both
cover an array of medical, surgical and hospital expenses. Most cover prescription
drugs and some also offer dental coverage.
Fee-for-Service - These
plans generally assume that the medical professional will be paid a fee
for each service provided to the patient. Patients are seen by a doctor
of their choice and the claim is filed by either the medical provider or
the patient.
Managed Care - More than half of all
Americans have some kind of managed-care plan. Various plans work differently
and can include: health maintenance organizations (HM0s), preferred provider
organizations (PPOs) and point-of-service (POS) plans. These plans provide
comprehensive health services to their members and offer financial incentives
to patients who use the providers in the plan.
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